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Iran Confirms Continued Talks With UN Nuclear Watchdog

Iran has announced it will continue engaging in dialogue with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), even as tensions with the global nuclear watchdog remain high following recent conflicts and political standoffs. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said in a statement that
August 19, 2025

Israelis Demand Ceasefire Amid Gaza Conflict

Thousands of Israelis marched across major cities on Sunday, staging protests and a nationwide strike demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the safe release of hostages held by Hamas. Demonstrators blocked roads, halted public transport, and gathered outside government offices, expressing
August 18, 2025

Jordan Delivers Urgent Humanitarian Aid To Gaza

The Jordanian Armed Forces have launched an emergency aerial operation to deliver vital humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, as the enclave faces an escalating humanitarian crisis amid ongoing conflict. The mission, carried out on August 17, 2025, included food, clean water,
August 18, 2025

Tanzania and Burundi Break Ground on Historic Railway

Tanzania and Burundi have officially launched construction of a cross-border Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), a project expected to transform trade, reduce transport costs, and deepen economic integration across East Africa. The new 300-kilometre electric railway will run from Uvinza in Tanzania’s Kigoma
August 18, 2025

Tanzania Hands Over SADC Security Leadership in Madagascar

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) witnessed a significant leadership transition during its 45th Ordinary Summit, held on August 17, 2025, in Antananarivo, Madagascar, as Tanzania handed over the chairmanship of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation to Malawi. The
August 18, 2025

SADC Leaders Chart Path for Regional Growth in Madagascar

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) concluded its 45th Ordinary Summit in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on August 17, 2025, with leaders pledging renewed commitment to deepen regional cooperation through industrialisation, agricultural transformation, and energy transition. The summit, held under the theme “Advancing Industrialisation,
August 18, 2025

Trump-Putin Summit Seeks Ukraine Conflict Resolution

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Alaska on Friday for a high-profile summit aimed at addressing the ongoing war in Ukraine. While the meeting did not result in a formal agreement or ceasefire, both leaders described the
August 16, 2025

African Union Supports Effort To Correct Mercator Map

The African Union (AU) has endorsed a global campaign to replace the centuries-old Mercator world map with one that more accurately reflects the true size of Africa. The move highlights growing concerns that distorted maps have shaped perceptions of the continent for
August 16, 2025
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